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- The Mirror Technique 2.0 - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Joe VitaleOne of the most powerful ways to transform your mind and body is something I learned four decades ago from the classic self-help book, The Magic of Believing, written in 1948 by Claude Bristol. It’s called The Mirror Technique. I’ll explain the basic method to you, and then give you my ...
Views: 7444(2 votes) - Brainwaves and The Subconscious - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Steve TruetonBrainWaves and Your Conscious Awareness Have you ever wondered how some people are always so cool, calm and collected, even in the trickiest of situations? On the flip-side, some people are always so excitable even when there's nothing to really get excited about. The reason for this is that ...
Views: 7371(1 vote) - Improve Your Confidence at Parties - Even If You Are Shy - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Royane RealDo you often feel nervous when you are at a party and you want to make a good impression on others? Perhaps you are shy and you get tongue tied or your mind goes blank. Here are many tips to help you improve your conversation confidence at social events. If you have to attend a party or ...
Views: 7320(3 votes) - 5 Quick Tips For A Great Roll Up Exercise In Pilates Matwork! - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Aliesa GeorgeHow to Improve Ab Strength and Increase the Flexibility of your Back for the Roll Up I notice that a lot of Pilates students have a difficult doing a great Roll Up during Mat workouts. Regardless whether you are a beginner or have been doing Pilates for years, trying to manage synchronizing ...
Views: 7304 - ***Sugar Could Be Ruining Your Health. Here are 5 Alternatives - by Submitted on May 03, 2015 from Peggy SealfonYour body may be hijacked by an insidious substance. Here's my personal story with 5 alternatives. I specialize in wellness yet after a recent birthday, I began to feel my advancing years might be slowing me down and causing fatigue, painful joints and more. I was regularly experiencing ...
Views: 7301 - ***Find the “Sweet Spot” - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2014 from Laura Young“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward.” Soren Kierkegaard (Kierkegaard & Dru, 2003) Having spent my early years in Newfoundland, Canada, I remember well the ferocity of the Atlantic Ocean, beating against the rocky cliffs of the shoreline. And there were the ...
Views: 7300(1 vote) - The Endless Benefits of Theta Brain Wave Activity - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Laura SilvaNo matter what you may think about psychics or the world of the paranormal or unexplainable, there are people who are so relaxing in both mind and body that they have the power to channel the unknown by communicating with the deceased or be clairvoyant enough to receive information about your ...
Views: 7289(1 vote) - 10 Simple Steps to Self-Improvement - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Brenda Crawford-BeeWhen you came to the 40-year stage in your life, you will suddenly realize many things. You get to ask yourself questions. How will it be when I get to the end of my life? How do I feel about the life I lived? Then someone gave you some self improvement articles while telling you that it is ...
Views: 7266(7 votes) - Forcing Love - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Susan DerryLove is not something that can be forced. We cannot guilt someone into loving us. We can demand that they love us; however, that tends to have the opposite effect. In order to gain love, we must give love. Consider that people love us because of the way they feel about themselves when they are ...
Views: 7243 - Get Over Yourself - by Submitted on May 04, 2005 from Kevin EikenberryLet me tell you a secret. Things don’t always go the way we want them to. Let me tell you another secret. We don’t always hear what we want to hear. Duh. These two statements are hardly secrets; we all know they are true. If they aren’t secrets, then why do we act surprised when it ...
Views: 7219 - If You Want Others to Like You, Like Yourself First! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealMany of us mistakenly believe that it's wrong or conceited, to think we have any good qualities. We may spend a lot of time berating ourselves for our negative qualities, thinking that self criticism is the key to improving our performance. However, a constant focus on our supposed ...
Views: 7213(1 vote) - How Can I Use My Netgear Extender With An Ethernet Cable? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2019 from Shubham VermaThere are numerous model of Netgear WiFi range extenders and every model has its own specifications and features. Some of them are designed to use over WiFi while others can be used with a wired connection. In specific models, we get a solitary Ethernet port and in higher models of Netgear range ...
Views: 7160 - 10 Simple Ways to Reset Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Mette MullerWe all face it on occasion: those times when energy management becomes an issue! It can show itself in many guises, such as general insomnia (either with falling asleep or staying asleep), exhaustion, erratic mood swings or a feeling of heaviness/lowness, like you’re being held down. No matter ...
Views: 7153 - Good Intentions Are Not Enough: Make a Commitment to Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Linda PucciHow good are you at keeping your word? Many of us try very hard to keep our commitments to others. We try to call if we say we will. We make every effort to show up when others are counting on us. We try to get projects done on time. We don't promise things we can't deliver. We want ...
Views: 7138(19 votes) - 7 Common Negative Labels & The Hidden Strengths They Reveal - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Krystal KuehnWe all have strengths and weakness. Our strengths are usually referred to in positive terms such as "smart," "strong" or "talented." Rarely do we view our weaknesses or deficits as potential clues to our strengths. Some common and negatively perceived characteristics can actually help us ...
Views: 7109 - ***The Seven Keys to Releasing Fear and Worry - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneFear is the big freezer in this world! It keeps people from living the lives of their dreams, from shining their light, performing at their peak and, ultimately, it keeps them from realizing God! It is not possible to live in fear and at the same time realize God. As a matter of fact, every ...
Views: 7103(6 votes) - What Does It Mean To Be In The Moment? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhat is the meaning behind being in the moment; what does it really do for us? Existing solely in the moment you are in allows you to connect to what is real. Anytime we are withdrawn, distant, or not present, we are living in a way that is not real. Existing anywhere other than the exact ...
Views: 7032 - Red Palm Oil – Soap Making Oil and More! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Susan KatchurRed Palm Oil, African Oil Palm, is cold pressed from the fruit of the Elais Guineensis palm tree. It should not be confused with Palm Kernel Oil, which is pressed from the seeds, instead. This palm tree can grow up to 65 feet, with leaves, dense clusters of flowers and large bunches of dark, ...
Views: 7030(1 vote) - Distributing Heat Around The Home Using A Woodburning Stove - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Plumb WorldDistributing Heat Round your property You might want to uniformly distribute the heat through your woodburning stove around the house maybe you could find that the room that the stove is in gets too hot whereas the rest of the home is cooler (or you spend money warming up the rest of the ...
Views: 6997 - 7 Quick Exercises to Help You Develop a Business Mission and Vision Statement - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Don MidgettMission and vision statements generate a lot of attention in the business world, ever wonder why? Building a successful business is part of the motivation. After all, you should understand exactly why you are in business. Your employees should not only reflect this but deliver on that ...
Views: 6932(3 votes) - Mind Training Skills That Can Help You to Grow Taller with Hypnosis - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Laura De GiorgioUsing the power of your mind is a skill and if you’ve never used it intentionally to create specific results, it just makes sense to start with the basics and work on developing your ability. Some people instinctively know how to use the power of their minds and they have been having fun ...
Views: 6919(1 vote) - What Is Ho'Oponopono? And How Can It Improve Your Life? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Caroline NettleHo'oponopono is a method of healing that has been developed over centuries in Hawaii. One of the leading practitioners of Ho'oponopono is Dr. Hew Len and his teaching on this ancient tool of spiritual healing is known throughout the world. Ho'oponopono consists of four different statements ...
Views: 6912 - How Do I Know My Ex Boyfriend Still Misses Me - Signs He Still Loves You! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Charles Uadiale"How do I know my ex boyfriend still misses me?" Is a normal question a woman searches answer for after a relationship ends once she wants to reunite with her ex boyfriend. When you still love your ex boyfriend, it's natural to desire to be aware of his feelings towards you. Since, if you are ...
Views: 6855 - 5 Common Excuses to NOT Donate to Charity - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from James LeGrandDuring our daily lives or in the midst of extraordinary circumstances, we often come upon worthy causes to donate to. However, because of one of any number of reasons we fail to make the donation. When you give even a little bit to an organization that helps others, you are making a positive ...
Views: 6845(1 vote) - INTENTION POWER -- WHY Intentions Are Powerful - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2004 from James Clayton“Expectation sends an exciting message to our neural system. While it lasts we are alert and most likely to be rewarded.” --Max Gunther, The Luck Factor Ever feel like you’re banging your head against a wall trying to figure out the game of life and how to play it? An ancient Sufi story ...
Views: 6837(1 vote) - How to Overcome Phone Call Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KylePhone call anxiety happens to all of us: we need to make an important call. We have the number. We are well aware of the purpose of the call. As our fingers commence dialing, we sense a small cyclone of winged creatures cavorting in our bellies. Our breath shortens and a cold sensation runs ...
Views: 6800 - Conversation Help For When Your Mind Goes Blank - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Royane RealMy readers often ask me for advice about how to make friends and improve their conversation skills. They lack confidence in talking to other people and they get shy and nervous. Their mind goes blank when they try to make conversation. If you have the problem of feeling shy or nervous during a ...
Views: 6788(4 votes) - How to Improve Yourself For a Lifetime - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Michelle CastoOccasionally making improvements is easily achievable for most people. While continuous improvement is mostly unachievable; however, striving for it separates the winners from the losers. There are many areas in your life that may need improvement: career, relationships, learning, finances, ...
Views: 6779(2 votes) - How to Properly Dispose Of Old Insulation - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2018 from Cynthia MadisonIf you are on the verge of upgrading to spray foam insulation, then you should consider disposing of all the old material. Completely removing old insulation may be hard work, but it is necessary. Why? Because it is inefficient, not to mention that you will have very high energy bills. Removing ...
Views: 6764 - Reasons To Visit Safety Toto Site - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2020 from Ady ButlerAs of 2020, there are a lot of private Toto sites appearing. Among them, there are only a few major sites, and most of the playgrounds are small businesses and are operated with small capital. There is no way to tell if it is a major or a small company simply by looking at its appearance. If you ...
Views: 6748(1 vote) - Is Procrastination Ruining Your Life? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Angie DixonIf you are a chronic procrastinator, you probably have horror stories about procrastination. Have you ever found yourself sitting at your desk, knowing that you need to work on a project, even getting angry emails or instant messages from your boss or a client, missing a deadline at that very ...
Views: 6736 - 5 Issues That May Come Your Way Only for a Blocked Drain - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2018 from Ron SpencerWhen there’s a blocked drain, and there is a delay in fixing it, then one may welcome some serious problems at the area where the said unit is installed. The reasons are naturally understood by any. But one may not realise the numbers and the levels of severely problematic situations ...
Views: 6735 - Abandonment Issues - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from dherbs dherbs[excerpted from the upcoming Love Manual] I never realized how many cases of feelings of abandonment existed until I became a spiritual counselor. Feelings of abandonment are pretty rampant in U.S. society. I find that most cases of feelings of abandonment are predominant with females in ...
Views: 6732 - Soy Oil - Making Homemade Soap - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Susan KatchurSoy oil is extracted from cracking the seeds of yellow soybeans. The meat of the soybeans goes through a process of moisture adjustment. A mixture is rolled into flakes and pressed to release oil. Semi-clear oil is produced then extracted, refined and cleansed. It is a natural oil, high in ...
Views: 6725 - Discovering the true meaning of greatness - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Gwen ThibeauxDo you think greatness is external, something that exists outside of you? When you think of greatness, what is the image you get? What do you equate with greatness? Without a doubt, most people would immediately get an image of someone famous: a celebrity or an athlete. John F. Kennedy — ...
Views: 6704 - Education--A Top Priority Of Life - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Billy ArcementEach fall, school buses begin to roll and school bells start ringing. The beginning of another school year is once again upon us. This should be an exciting time for students. Their love of learning, the joy of spending time with friends, and the many benefits of this intellectual environment ...
Views: 6691 - Your Legal Rights after a Vicious Dog (pitbull) Attack - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from William HayesPitbull attacks (And dog attacks in general) can be a difficult topic to address. Dogs are such an integral part of our society and are often considered a member of the family. Yet every year 4.7 million people are victims of dog attacks in the United States, and routinely the pit bull is either ...
Views: 6665(2 votes) - Society is an abstract concept of social relationship - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Anju BatraSociety is an abstract concept; it is based on social relationship. The concept of society includes every social relation between human beings. Society is the wave of social relationship. These social relations are ever-changing. That is why, society is also changing. It means the system of ...
Views: 6651 - Are you a Perfectionist? PART ONE: Signs and Symptoms of Perfectionism - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleIn working with creative people, I can’t help but notice that the vast majority of are perfectionists. It’s heart-breaking to watch this parade of extremely skilled, high achieving people who beat themselves up unnecessarily. Regardless of the degree of perfectionism, it’s painful. ...
Views: 6637(3 votes) - Clove Oil Facts - Making Homemade Soap and More! - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Susan KatchurClove oil is distilled by steam from the Syzgium aromaticum plant. This evergreen plant grows twenty-six to thirty-nine feet tall. It has square leaves and pink colorful flowers that grow in clusters. The flowers are harvested when they're less than one linch in length and red in color. ...
Views: 6622 - How to Get His Interested Again - Ways to Win Back the Man You Love - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Charles UadialeYou want to get him interested again. Maybe you two ended the relationship recently or the break up occurred months ago and you are just now becoming aware of how unique he actually was. In spite of, you are longing to win him back however you have little or no idea how you will make that ...
Views: 6612 - What's More Important - Health, Wealth Or Time? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Debi DavisThere are three areas by which we humans are guided. They are health, wealth and time and we're usually not focused on all of them at once. We pick one and base our life around it whether consciously or subconsciously, but which is the most important? The debate is on about which holds the ...
Views: 6585(12 votes) - What Does My Ex Boyfriend Want? Read His Actions - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Charles UadialeWhat does my ex boyfriend want? You are asking this at present since you can't understand his recent behavior. Breaking up with the man you love is easier said than done, when he begins behaving in a way you can’t understand it is actually going to make you confuse. If you still have feelings ...
Views: 6548 - The Benefits of Exercise in Everyday Activities - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Aliesa GeorgeQuestion: What daily-life activities can I do that use different muscle groups in different ways? How do I do them correctly? What muscle groups they will use? 1. Driving – Practicing Seated Posture, Relaxed Shoulders, Low Abdominal Support Sit with your back tall (adjust your rearview ...
Views: 6544(4 votes) - Emotional Hijacking: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Saif FarooqiEmotional hijacking is a state when an individual's cognitions are overpowered by his/her emotions. It is usually referred to in the context of aggression or fearfulness. With respect to aggression, it can be said to be a sudden unleashing of rage towards another person. It is an extreme ...
Views: 6526 - Will My Ex Boyfriend Come Back To Me? - 7 Signs That He Still Loves You! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Charles UadialeFor some time now you’ve broken up with your boyfriend and you feel depressed. You believe that you’re miserable as a result of the emotional disturbance that you encountered in the course of the break up. All of a sudden, you become conscious that you still love your ex boyfriend. What should ...
Views: 6505 - WHY WE NEED DETERMINATION! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2003 from Roy BurtonIf it is our aim to succeed in life then many qualities will be demanded of us. We must have not only courage and ability, but also intelligence and integrity to name just a few. To aspire to success you will also need to understand, either consciously or instinctively, the necessity of having a ...
Views: 6443(1 vote) - ***Tarot Verbatim, A Short Cut to Your Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromYou sense it. It's a program running in the background that you are about as conscious of as you are of your refrigerator running or your own breathing. But when you least expect it, spiritual reality intrudes and grabs the spotlight like a car accident intrudes upon a normal afternoon, often ...
Views: 6422(3 votes) - A Healthy Ego. The Key to Mastering Life - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Monty RitchingsUnderstanding the role of the ego in how we live our lives is essential to understanding the mystery of life. Usually when people describe themselves they are referring to the egoic self or the personality, the finite side of the whole package we call me. We speak about our likes, dislikes, ...
Views: 6414(3 votes) - Emailing An Ex Boyfriend When You Want Him Back - Win Back His Love - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Charles UadialeNot a lot of things feel more helpless than the time your boyfriend decided to call it a quit in the relationship. All of a sudden, the intimacy you felt toward him is gone, leaving you immediately single. In addition, every daily contact you had with your ex boyfriend is believed to instantly ...
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